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Itthipanichpong T, Limskul D, Tanpowpong T, Virulsri C, Tangpornprasert P, Kuptniratsaikul S, Thamrongskulsiri N. Higher contact pressure of the lateral tibiofemoral joint in lateral extra-articular tenodesis with tensioned graft in external rotation than in neutral rotation: a biomechanical study. J ISAKOS 2024:S2059-7754(24)00079-8. [PMID: 38636904 DOI: 10.1016/j.jisako.2024.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the mean contact pressure, peak contact pressure, and mean contact area of the lateral tibiofemoral joint in lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) with tension on the graft in tibial neutral and external rotation. METHODS A total of eight Thiel's embalmed cadaveric knees were prepared and divided into two groups (4 knees in each group): the LET-NR group (lateral extra-articular tenodesis tension in neutral rotation) and (2) the LET-ER group (lateral extra-articular tenodesis tension in external rotation). Each knee was prepared according to the corresponding technique. A hydraulic testing system (E10000, Instron) simulates an axial load of 735 N for 10 seconds in each group. RESULTS The LET-ER group exhibited a statistically significant higher peak contact pressure compared to the LET-NR group. The peak contact pressure values in the LET-NR and LET-ER groups were 702.3 ± 233.9 kPa and 1,235.5 ± 171.4 kPa, respectively (p = 0.010, 95% CI, -888.0--178.5). The mean contact pressure values in the LET-NR and LET-ER groups were 344.9 ± 69.0 kPa and 355.3 ± 34.9 kPa, respectively (p = 0.796, 95% CI, -105.1-84.2). The mean contact area values in the LET-NR and LET-ER groups were 36.8 ± 3.1 mm2 and 33.3 ± 6.4 mm2, respectively (p = 0.360, 95% CI, -5.2-12.2). CONCLUSIONS The peak contact pressure of the lateral tibiofemoral joint is greater in LET when the graft is tensioned in external rotation than in neutral rotation. However, no statistically significant difference in the mean contact pressure or the mean contact area was observed between the two groups. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Thun Itthipanichpong
- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Center of Excellence for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Implant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Center of Excellence for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Implant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Polio WP, Hajek B, Brolin TJ, Mihalko WM, Singhal K, Hughes S, Nelson A, Hayes T, Chiu CY, Bernholt DL, Azar FM, Throckmorton TW. Muscle activation patterns during active external rotation after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: an electrophysiological study of the teres minor and associated musculature. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:583-592. [PMID: 37778657 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative teres minor insufficiency has been identified as a risk factor for poor restoration of external rotation (ER) after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). However, there has been little investigation regarding muscle activation patterns generating ER. This prospective study sought to determine the timing and activation levels of the shoulder girdle musculature during ER in well-functioning RTSAs with an intact teres minor using a lateralized design. METHODS Patients who underwent RTSA ≥1 year previously with functional ER, an American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score >70, superior rotator cuff deficiency, and an intact teres minor were identified. Electrophysiological and kinematic analyses were performed during ER in the modified neutral position (arm at side with 90° of elbow flexion) and in abduction (AB) (shoulder abducted 90° with 90° of elbow flexion). Dynamometer-recorded torque and position were pattern matched to electromyography during ER. The root-mean-square and integrated electromyography (in microvolts × milliseconds with standard deviation [SD]), as well as median frequency (MF) (in hertz with SD), were calculated to determine muscle recruitment. Pair-wise t test analysis compared muscle activation (P < .05 indicated significance). RESULTS After an a priori power analysis, 16 patients were recruited. The average ASES score, visual analog scale pain score, and ASES subscore for ER in AB ("comb hair") were 87.7, 0.5, and 2.75 of 3, respectively. In AB, muscle activation began with the upper trapezius, middle trapezius, and latissimus dorsi, followed by the anterior deltoid activating to neutral. With ER beyond neutral, the teres major (9.6 μV × ms; SD, 9.2 μV × ms) initiated ER, followed by the teres minor (14.1 μV × ms; SD, 18.2 μV × ms) and posterior deltoid (11.1 μV × ms; SD, 9.3 μV × ms). MF analysis indicated equal contributions of the teres major (1.1 Hz; SD, 0.5 Hz), teres minor (1.2 Hz; SD, 0.4 Hz), and posterior deltoid (1.1 Hz; SD, 0.4 Hz) in ER beyond neutral. In the modified neutral position, the upper trapezius and middle trapezius were not recruited to the same level as in AB. For ER beyond neutral, the teres major (9.5 μV × ms [SD, 9 μV × ms]; MF, 1.1 Hz [SD, 0.5 Hz]), teres minor (11.4 μV × ms [SD, 15.1 μV × ms]; MF, 1.1 Hz [SD, 0.5 Hz]), and posterior deltoid (8.5 μV × ms [SD, 8 μV × ms]; MF, 1.2 Hz [SD, 0.3 Hz]) were activated in similar sequence and intensity as AB. No differences in muscle activation duration or intensity were noted among the teres major, teres minor, and posterior deltoid (P > .05). CONCLUSION Active ER after RTSA is complex and is not governed by a single muscle-tendon unit. This study establishes a sequence, duration, and intensity of muscle activation for ER in well-functioning RTSAs. In both tested positions, the teres major, teres minor, and posterior deltoid function equally and sequentially to power ER.
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- William P Polio
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- College of Graduate Health Sciences in the Biomedical Sciences Program, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Biostats, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) Clinic, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Biostats, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) Clinic, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA.
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Potyk AG, Belk JW, Bravman JT, Seidl AJ, Frank RM, McCarty EC. Immobilization in External Rotation Versus Arthroscopic Stabilization After Primary Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Systematic Review of Level 1 and 2 Studies. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:544-554. [PMID: 36867050 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231155199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Arthroscopic stabilization has been established as a superior treatment option for primary glenohumeral instability when compared with immobilization in internal rotation. However, immobilization in external rotation (ER) has recently gained interest as a viable nonoperative treatment option for patients with shoulder instability. PURPOSE To compare the rates of recurrent instability and subsequent surgery in patients undergoing treatment for primary anterior shoulder dislocation with arthroscopic stabilization versus immobilization in ER. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS A systematic review was performed by searching PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase to identify studies that'evaluated patients being treated for primary anterior glenohumeral dislocation with either arthroscopic stabilization or immobilization in ER. The search phrase used various combinations of the keywords/phrases "primary closed reduction,""anterior shoulder dislocation,""traumatic,""primary,""treatment,""management,""immobilization,""external rotation,""surgical,""operative,""nonoperative," and "conservative." Inclusion criteria included patients undergoing treatment for primary anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation with either immobilization in ER or arthroscopic stabilization. Rates of recurrent instability, subsequent stabilization surgery, return to sports, positive postintervention apprehension tests, and patient-reported outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS The 30 studies that met inclusion criteria included 760 patients undergoing arthroscopic stabilization (mean age, 23.1 years; mean follow-up time, 55.1 months) and 409 patients undergoing immobilization in ER (mean age, 29.8 years; mean follow-up time, 28.8 months). Overall, 8.8% of operative patients experienced recurrent instability at latest follow-up compared with 21.3% of patients who had undergone ER immobilization (P < .0001). Similarly, 5.7% of operative patients had undergone a subsequent stabilization procedure at latest follow-up compared with 11.3% of patients who had undergone ER immobilization (P = .0015). A higher rate of return to sports was found in the operative group (P < .05), but no other differences were found between groups. CONCLUSION Patients undergoing arthroscopic treatment for primary anterior glenohumeral dislocation with arthroscopic stabilization can be expected to experience significantly lower rates of recurrent instability and subsequent stabilization procedures compared with patients undergoing ER immobilization.
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- Andrew G Potyk
- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Croci E, Born P, Eckers F, Nüesch C, Baumgartner D, Müller AM, Mündermann A. Test-retest reliability of isometric shoulder muscle strength during abduction and rotation tasks measured using the Biodex dynamometer. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2023; 32:2008-2016. [PMID: 37178965 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Constant score (CS) is often used clinically to assess shoulder function and includes a muscle strength assessment only for abduction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the test-retest reliability of isometric shoulder muscle strength during various positions of abduction and rotation with the Biodex dynamometer and to determine their correlation with the strength assessment of the CS. METHODS Ten young healthy subjects participated in this study. Isometric shoulder muscle strength was measured during 3 repetitions for abduction at 10° and 30° abduction in the scapular plane (with extended elbow and hand in neutral position) and for internal and external rotation (with the arm at 15° abduction in the scapular plane and elbow flexed at 90°). Muscle strength tests with the Biodex dynamometer were measured in 2 different sessions. The CS was acquired only in the first session. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) with 95% confidence interval, limits of agreement, and paired t tests for repeated tests of each abduction and rotation task were calculated. Pearson's correlation between the strength parameter of the CS and isometric muscle strength was investigated. RESULTS Muscle strength did not differ between tests (P > .05) with good to very good reliabilities for abduction at 10° and 30°, external rotation and internal rotation (ICC >0.7 for all). A moderate correlation of the strength parameter of the CS with all isometric shoulder strength parameters was observed (r > 0.5 for all). CONCLUSION Shoulder muscle strength for abduction and rotation measured with the Biodex dynamometer are reproducible and correlate with the strength assessment of the CS. Therefore, these isometric muscle strength tests can be further employed to investigate the effect of different shoulder joint pathology on muscle strength. These measurements consider a more comprehensive functionality of the rotator cuff than the single strength evaluation in abduction within the CS as both abduction and rotation are assessed. Potentially, this would allow for a more precise differentiation between the various outcomes of rotator cuff tears.
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- Eleonora Croci
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Spine Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- IMES Institute of Mechanical Systems, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Spine Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Sung JH, Jung W, Wang J, Kim JH. The Effects of Body Positions and Abduction Angles on Shoulder Muscle Activity Patterns during External Rotation Exercises. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:1977. [PMID: 37510418 PMCID: PMC10378914 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11141977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Excess and repetitive glenohumeral external rotation (ER) is at a higher risk for shoulder injuries, which occurs frequently in professional sports and specific occupations. Current rehabilitation programs emphasize selective targeting of muscle activity, which can help restore dysfunctional muscle imbalances or prevent injuries. However, the impact of different body postures on GH muscle activity during ER exercises has not been fully understood. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate shoulder EMG activity for different body positions and humeral abduction angles during ER exercises. METHOD Twenty-three healthy young men (age: 22.3 ± 2.3, height: 175.75 ± 4.02, mass: 75.37 ± 9.14) participated in this study. Surface Electromyography was recorded from seven shoulder muscles: upper trapezius, lower trapezius, serratus anterior, infraspinatus, and deltoid. Six ER exercises: three postures (sitting, supine lying, and prone lying) and two abduction angles (ABD; 45° and 90°) were tested using an isokinetic dynamometer. RESULTS During a sitting position, the lower trapezius/upper trapezius muscle activity ratios were significantly increased for sitting compared to supine lying and prone lying (p < 0.001, p = 0.004). Serratus anterior/upper trapezius co-contraction indices were significantly increased for 90° than 45° ABD (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION These findings can provide insight into new training programs aimed at restoring GH muscle imbalances.
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- Jung-Ha Sung
- Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17104, Republic of Korea
- Department of Sports Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17014, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17104, Republic of Korea
- Department of Sports Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17014, Republic of Korea
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Grahn P, Pöyhiä T, Nietosvaara Y. Permanent Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: Helsinki Shoulder Protocol. Semin Plast Surg 2023; 37:108-116. [PMID: 37503533 PMCID: PMC10371410 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1768940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Passive shoulder exercises from birth and ultrasound screening from 3 to 12 months. Botox is given to shoulder internal rotators and a bracing commenced, if alpha-angle exceeds 30°, or passive shoulder external rotation is below 70 degrees. Plexus reconstruction is recommended to children with root avulsion(s) on magnetic resonance imaging or 3-month Toronto Test Score < 3.5. Specific neurotization is recommended to children without avulsions, but lack of progress in healing. Shoulder dysplasia was diagnosed in 49% of 270 patients with permanent brachial plexus birth injury in our catchment area from 1995 to 2021. The age at detection of shoulder dysplasia dropped from mean 5.4 years in children born before 2000 to mean 3.9 months in children born after 2009. Botox was given to 57% of the patients born after 2009. Rate of shoulder relocation decreased from 28 to 7% while mean active shoulder external rotation in adduction increased from 2 to 46°.
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- Petra Grahn
- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Radiology, HUS Diagnostic Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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Rodrigues JC, do Amaral E Castro A, Rosemberg LA, de Cesar Netto C, Godoy-Santos AL. Diagnostic Accuracy of Conventional Ankle CT Scan With External Rotation and Dorsiflexion in Patients With Acute Isolated Syndesmotic Instability. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:985-996. [PMID: 36790178 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231153144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Syndesmotic injury in an athletic population is associated with a prolonged ankle disability after an ankle sprain and often requires a longer recovery than a lateral collateral ligament injury. Although several imaging tests are available, diagnosing syndesmotic instability remains challenging. PURPOSE To determine the diagnostic accuracy of conventional ankle computed tomography (CT) scans with the joint in external rotation and dorsiflexion and compare it with that of conventional ankle CT scans in a neutral position. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study (Diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2. METHODS Between September 2018 and April 2021, this prospective study consecutively included adults visiting the foot and ankle outpatient clinic with a positive orthopaedic examination for acute syndesmotic injury. Participants underwent 3 CT scan tests. First, ankles were scanned in a neutral position. Second, ankles were scanned with 45° of external rotation, dorsiflexion, and extended knees. Third, ankles were scanned with 45° of external rotation, dorsiflexion, and flexed knees. Three measurements, comprising rotation (measurement a), lateral translation (measurement c), and anteroposterior translation (measurement f) of the fibula concerning the tibia, were used to diagnose syndesmotic instability in the 3 CT scans. Magnetic resonance imaging was used as a reference standard. The area under the curve (AUC) was used to compare the diagnostic accuracy, and Youden's J index was calculated to determine the ideal cutoff point. RESULTS Images obtained in 68 participants (mean age, 36.5 years; range, 18-69 years) were analyzed, comprising 36 syndesmotic injuries and 32 lateral collateral ligament injuries. The best diagnostic accuracy occurred with the rotational measurement a, in which the second and third CT scans with stress maneuvers presented greater AUCs (0.97 and 0.99) than did the first CT scan in a neutral position (0.62). The ideal cutoff point for the stress maneuvers was 1.0 mm in the rotational measurement a and reached a sensitivity and specificity of 83% and 97% for the second CT scan with extended knees and 86% and 100% for the third CT scan with flexed knees, respectively. The ideal cutoff point for the first CT scan with a neutral position was 0.7 mm in the rotational measurement a, with a sensitivity of 25% and specificity of 97%. CONCLUSION Conventional ankle CT with stress maneuvers has excellent performance for diagnosing subtle syndesmotic rotational instability, as it shows a greater AUC and enhanced sensitivity at the ideal cutoff point compared with ankle CT in the neutral position.
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- João Carlos Rodrigues
- Department of Imaging Diagnostic, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil
- Musculoskeletal Radiology, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Imaging Diagnostic, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo UNIFESP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Imaging Diagnostic, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil
- Musculoskeletal Radiology, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Lab. Prof. Mario Manlio Marco Napoli, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Locomotor Program, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brazil
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Bauer S, Blakeney WG, Wang AW, Ernstbrunner L, Werthel JD, Corbaz J. Challenges for Optimization of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Part I: External Rotation, Extension and Internal Rotation. J Clin Med 2023; 12. [PMID: 36902601 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12051814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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A detailed overview of the basic science and clinical literature reporting on the challenges for the optimization of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is presented in two review articles. Part I looks at (I) external rotation and extension, (II) internal rotation and the analysis and discussion of the interplay of different factors influencing these challenges. In part II, we focus on (III) the conservation of sufficient subacromial and coracohumeral space, (IV) scapular posture and (V) moment arms and muscle tensioning. There is a need to define the criteria and algorithms for planning and execution of optimized, balanced RSA to improve the range of motion, function and longevity whilst minimizing complications. For an optimized RSA with the highest function, it is important not to overlook any of these challenges. This summary may be used as an aide memoire for RSA planning.
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Lappalainen AK, Pulkkinen HSM, Mölsä S, Junnila J, Hyytiäinen HK, Laitinen-Vapaavuori O. Breed-typical front limb angular deformity is associated with clinical findings in three chondrodysplastic dog breeds. Front Vet Sci 2023; 9:1099903. [PMID: 36733429 PMCID: PMC9887302 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.1099903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Angular front limb deformity (ALD) refers to an excessively curved limb conformation, which is seen in some chondrodysplastic dog breeds. Common characteristics of ALD include carpal valgus (VALG), front limb rotation (ROT), elbow incongruity, and lateral radial head subluxation. These may cause lameness and discomfort in affected dogs. The clinical impact and breed-specific characteristics of front limb conformation in chondrodysplastic breeds are unknown. This prospective and cross-sectional study aimed to investigate differences in front limb conformation between three chondrodysplastic breeds. We further evaluate whether front limb conformation is associated with clinical findings and limb function. We propose novel methods to classify findings in the interosseous space and to quantify lateral radial head subluxation. Data from a total of 224 front limbs from 112 dogs of three chondrodysplastic dog breeds (30 Standard Dachshunds, 29 Skye terriers, and 53 Glen of Imaal terriers) were included in the study. Front limb VALG and ROT were measured with a goniometer. From the radiographs, the elbow joint was graded for incongruity (INC), and the humeroradial angle (HRA) was measured to assess lateral radial subluxation. The association of front limb conformation with clinical signs and limb function was investigated using orthopedic examination, goniometric and kinetic measurements, and radiography. The breeds differed significantly in their front limb conformation. The Dachshund had the least ROT and the least radial head subluxation. The Skye terrier had the most VALG, the most radial head subluxation, and the largest prevalence of moderate and severe INC. The Glen of Imaal terrier had the most ROT. In addition, INC, ROT, VALG, and HRA were found to be independent of each other and were associated with several measurable clinical abnormalities and limb function such as pain, lameness, limited range of motion, and elbow joint osteoarthritis. This implies that VALG, ROT, and HRA could be used in addition to INC grading when choosing musculoskeletal characteristics of dogs suitable for breeding.
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- Anu K. Lappalainen
- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland,*Correspondence: Anu K. Lappalainen ✉
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- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Yuwen P, Sun W, Guo J, Chang W, Wei N, Wang H, Ding K, Chen W, Zhang Y. Femoral-tibial contact stresses on fixed rotational femur models. Front Surg 2023; 9:1016707. [PMID: 36684303 PMCID: PMC9852333 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1016707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Objectives This study aims to quantitatively evaluate the femoral-tibial contact pressure on the knee under certain malrotaional degrees. Methods Femoral-tibial contact pressure was carried out on 14 fixed rotational knee models under 200/400/600 N vertical load using ultra-low-pressure sensitive film technology, rotation angles including neutral position (0°, anatomically reduced), 5°, 10°, and 15° internally and externally. Data were collected and analyzed with SPSS software. Results There are significant statistical differences between the medial contact pressure among rotational deformities (including neutral position) (P < 0.01), the increase in the degree of fixed internal malrotation of the femur resulted in a linear increase in the medial femoral-tibial contact pressures (P < 0.05) under 200/400/600 N vertical load, while increase in the degree of fixed external malrotation resulted in a linear decrease (P < 0.05). Except the 200 N compression, we can't find significant differences in lateral contact pressures (P > 0.05). In the comparison of medial to lateral contact pressures, no statistically significant differences were found in neutral and 5° internal rotation under 200/400 N, neutral, 5° internal rotation, and 15° external rotation under 600 N. In contrast, medial contact pressures were higher than lateral at other angles (P < 0.05). Conclusion Obvious contact pressure changes were observed in rotatory femur. Doctors should detect rotational deformity as much as possible during operation and perform anatomical reduction. For patients with residual rotational deformities, indication of osteotomy should not be too broad.
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- Peizhi Yuwen
- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated TCM-WM of Hebei, Cangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army Joint Security Force 980th Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China,Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China,Trauma Emergency Center, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China,NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopeadic Equipment, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Hebei Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China,Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China,Trauma Emergency Center, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China,NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopeadic Equipment, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China,Correspondence: Yingze Zhang
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Batur A, Arslan V, Engin MÇ, Arslan Ş, Köse A. Which is the most appropriate anterior glenohumeral dislocation reduction technique among three different techniques? A prospective, randomized clinical trial. Jt Dis Relat Surg 2022; 34:144-150. [PMID: 36700276 PMCID: PMC9903102 DOI: 10.52312/jdrs.2023.879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to compare three glenohumeral dislocation (GHD) reduction techniques in terms of pain and reduction time and to offer clinicians an idea of the selection of the most appropriate technique. PATIENTS AND METHODS This multi-center, prospective, randomized clinical study included a total of 90 patients (55 males, 35 females; median age: 29 years; range, 22 to 41 years) who had isolated anterior GHD without complication between December 2019 and December 2021. The patients were divided into three equal groups (traction-countertraction [TCT], external rotation [ExR], and Cunningham) using the block randomization method, and reductions were performed. Pre-reduction, intra-reduction, and post-reduction Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, reduction times, success rates, and complication rates were analyzed. RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference among the groups in terms of age (p=0.414), sex (p=0.954), pre-reduction VAS (p=0.175), and post-reduction VAS (p=0.204). The median intra-reduction VAS values in the TCT, the external rotation, and the Cunningham groups were 8 (range, 7 to 9), 5 (range, 4 to 7), and 4 (range, 2.75 to 5), respectively (p<0.001). The median reduction time and IQR were 105 (range, 82.5 to 120) sec for TCT, 270 (range, 232.5 to 300) sec for ExR, and 630 (range, 540 to 780) sec for Cunningham (p=0.001). CONCLUSION The fastest, but most painful technique is TCT, while the longest and the least painful technique is Cunningham. An inverse relationship is found between time and pain. Based on these findings, it seems to be reasonable to leave the choice of the ideal reduction technique to the clinician. The clinician should choose the technique to be used according to the conditions in the emergency department.
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- Ali Batur
- Hacettepe Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Acil Tıp Anabilim Dalı, 06230 Altındağ, Ankara, Türkiye.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Atatürk University, Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Türkiye
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Harris J, Maier J, Freeston J, Soloff L, Himmerick D, Pipkin A, Genin JA, Schickendantz MS, Frangiamore SJ. Differences in Glenohumeral Range of Motion and Humeral Torsion Between Right-Handed and Left-Handed Professional Baseball Pitchers. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:2481-2487. [PMID: 35833921 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221092115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Elite pitchers have demonstrated significant differences in glenohumeral range of motion and humeral torsion compared with the nonthrowing population. Furthermore, abnormal shoulder range of motion measurements have been associated with different injury risks and challenges in assessing rehabilitation progress. Variations in range of motion and torsion due to handedness in the asymptomatic professional population have yet to be investigated in the literature. HYPOTHESIS No significant differences in glenohumeral range of motion and humeral torsion would exist between asymptomatic right- and left-handed professional pitchers. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS 217 Major League Baseball pitchers from a single organization were evaluated over a 7-year period between 2013 and 2020. Range of motion was measured with a standard goniometer. Ultrasound scanning was used to determine neutral position of the shoulder, and the degree of humeral torsion was measured with a goniometer. RESULTS Right-handed pitchers demonstrated significantly greater values of glenohumeral external rotation (118.5° vs 112.7°; P < .001) in their throwing arms compared with their left-handed counterparts. Right-handed pitchers also showed greater values of glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (13.9° vs 4.8°; P < .001) and side-to-side differences in humeral retrotorsion (-23.1° vs -2.2°; P < .001). Left-handed pitchers demonstrated significantly greater flexion deficits in the throwing arm compared with their right-handed counterparts (7.5° vs 0.0°; P < .001). CONCLUSION In the throwing arm, right-handed pitchers demonstrated significantly greater measures of external rotation, glenohumeral internal rotation deficit, and humeral retrotorsion compared with left-handed counterparts. Furthermore, right-handed pitchers demonstrated a significant side-to-side difference in retrotorsion, whereas left-handed pitchers did not. However, left-handed pitchers demonstrated a side-to-side shoulder flexion deficit that was not present in the cohort of right-handed pitchers. The correlation between humeral retrotorsion and increased external rotation indicates that osseous adaptations may play a role in range of motion differences associated with handedness. Additionally, these findings may explain observed differences in several throwing metrics between right- and left-handed pitchers. Knowledge of these differences can inform rehabilitation programs and shoulder maintenance regimens.
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- College of Medicine, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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- Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Wu CC, Yeh WL, Lee PC, Chou YC, Hsu YH, Yu YH. Should Diastatic Syndesmosis be Stabilized in Advanced Pronation- External Rotation Ankle Injuries? A Retrospective Cohort Comparison. Orthop Surg 2022; 14:1447-1456. [PMID: 35698255 PMCID: PMC9251295 DOI: 10.1111/os.13331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE With or without screw stabilization for diastatic syndesmosis in advanced pronation-external rotation (PE) ankle injuries has not yet been well-determined. Both techniques were retrospectively compared to investigate the superiority of either of the two. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was carried out. From January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2017, 81 consecutive adult patients (average, 42 years; range, 18-78 years; 44 men and 37 women) with advanced PE ankle injuries (stage 3 or 4 PE type) were treated. After malleolar fractures were internally stabilized with screws and plates, the syndesmotic stability was rechecked by external rotation and hook tests. The necessity of cortical screw insertion to stabilize diastatic syndesmosis was decided by the individual orthopaedic surgeon. Postoperatively, a short leg splint was used for 6 weeks. The syndesmotic screw was removed based on the surgeon's policy. The removal of internal fixation for malleolar fractures was required after 1 year. The outcomes of both approaches were compared clinically, and ankle function was compared using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score. For statistical comparison, the chi-square test was used for categorical data and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for numerical data. RESULTS Seventy-one patients (average, 40 years; range, 18-78 years; 40 men and 31 women) were followed for at least 1 year (87.7%; average, 2 years; range, 1-11 years). Group 1 (with syndesmotic stabilization) had 22 patients and Group 2 (without syndesmotic stabilization), 49 patients. The union rate in Group 1 patients was 100% (22/22), and in Group 2 patients, 91.8% (45/49; p = 0.17). One deep wound infection occurred in Group 1 patients and two in Group 2 patients. Syndesmosis re-diastasis occurred in 13.6% (3/22) of Group 1 patients and 30.6% (15/49) of Group 2 patients (p = 0.13). One syndesmotic screw broke at 6 months. Satisfactory ankle function according to the AOFAS score was noted in 86.4% (19/22) of Group 1 patients and 65.3% (32/49) of Group 2 patients (p = 0.07). CONCLUSION Insertion of syndesmotic screws to promote ligament healing after internal fixation of malleolar fractures in advanced PE ankle injuries may be reasonable.
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- Chi-Chuan Wu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, China
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Sahu D. Capsular repair is not an important part of the Latarjet-Walch procedure. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2022; 31:948-56. [PMID: 34808352 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patte et al noted that the Latarjet procedure works by the triple blocking effect of (1) the conjoint tendon sling effect, (2) the bone block effect, and (3) the capsular repair. However, no clinical study has specifically investigated the role of capsular repair in the Latarjet procedure. AIMS The primary aim was to compare (1) the external rotation range of motion (ROM) achieved after the Latarjet procedure with and without the capsule to coracoacromial (CA-CAL) repair. The secondary aims were to compare the functional outcomes, forward elevation ROM, and internal rotation ROM after the Latarjet procedure with and without the CA-CAL repair. METHODS A prospective cohort of 30 patients who underwent the Latarjet-Walch procedure with a CA-CAL repair between October 2018 and February 2020 was compared with the preceding group of 31 patients who underwent the Latarjet-Walch procedure without any capsular repair between October 2016 and September 2018, at a minimum of 1-year of follow-up. RESULTS External rotation with the elbow abducted at 90° (ER2) deficit (compared to the normal opposite side) was significantly larger after the CA-CAL repair augmentation of the Latarjet procedure (mean difference = 6°, P = .03) than that after no repair. External rotation with the elbow adducted (ER1) deficit after the CA-CAL repair augmentation was not significantly different from that after no repair. ER2 deficit of more than 15° (minimum clinically important difference) was observed in 11 patients (38%) in the CA-CAL repair group and 3 patients (10%, P = .015) in the no repair group. Walch-Duplay score, Rowe score, and Subjective Shoulder Value were not significantly different between the CA-CAL repair group and the no repair group. Covariates of hand dominance, overhead sports, and glenoid defect size did not significantly affect the ER2 deficit and ER1 deficit outcomes. CONCLUSIONS This study disproved the long-held belief that capsular repair is an essential step of the Latarjet-Walch procedure. Capsular repair to the coracoacromial ligament in the Latarjet procedure leads to a clinically insignificant restriction of external rotation (with the arm abducted), no restriction of external rotation (with the arm adducted), but functional outcomes similar to those after Latarjet without a capsular repair in a nonoverhead athlete.
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Ernstbrunner L, Waltenspül M, Suter C, El-Nashar R, Scherr J, Wieser K. Primary Open Latarjet Procedure Results in Functional Differences but No Structural Changes in Subscapularis Muscle Quality vs the Healthy Contralateral Shoulder at Long-term Follow-up. Am J Sports Med 2022; 50:1495-1502. [PMID: 35315286 PMCID: PMC9069664 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221079858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are concerns that the Latarjet procedure results in loss of glenohumeral rotation and strength and in subscapularis dysfunction. The long-term effects of this procedure on subscapularis quality, glenohumeral rotation, and strength are unknown. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS To analyze the long-term effect of the primary open Latarjet procedure using a muscle-splitting approach on internal and external rotation and strength, as well as subscapularis muscle quality as compared with the healthy contralateral side. We hypothesized that the primary open Latarjet procedure is associated with a reduction of long-term shoulder strength and function and decreased subscapularis quality. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS A total of 42 patients who underwent a primary open Latarjet procedure for recurrent anterior shoulder instability at a mean age of 26 years (range, 18-36) were reviewed after a mean follow-up of 8.4 years (range, 5-12). The subscapularis muscle volume and fat fraction of both shoulders were assessed. Bilateral active internal rotation (IR) and external rotation (ER), as well as IR and ER strength, were assessed by isokinetic testing (concentric, eccentric, and fatigability). RESULTS Active IR (0.6-point difference, P < .001) and ER (4° difference, P = .010) were significantly greater in healthy contralateral shoulders. The IR strength of the operated shoulder was significantly less than that of the healthy shoulder in concentric and eccentric testing (range of deficit, 4%-6%; P < .05). Also, the ER strength of the operated shoulder was significantly less than that of the healthy shoulder in concentric testing (11% deficit, P < .05). Subscapularis muscle volume was significantly greater in the operated shoulder (4% difference, P = .022), and there was no significant difference in fat fraction (P = .114). CONCLUSIONS The primary open Latarjet procedure was associated with significantly decreased active IR and ER and strength when compared with the healthy contralateral shoulder. The clinical influence of these findings is yet to be defined. There was no increased subscapularis muscle fatty degeneration but a minimal hypertrophy on the operated side at long-term follow-up.
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- Lukas Ernstbrunner
- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia,Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Windsor, Australia,Lukas Ernstbrunner, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Forchstrasse 340, Zurich, 8008, Switzerland ()
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Itoi E, Hatakeyama Y, Kido T, Saito H, Watanabe W, Itoigawa Y, Shiozaki H, Kon Y, Mori S, Yamamoto N, Aizawa T. Long-term effect of immobilization in external rotation after first-time shoulder dislocation: an average 18-year follow-up. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2022; 31:601-7. [PMID: 34656781 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Immobilization in external rotation (ER) after a first-time shoulder dislocation was introduced to reduce the risk of recurrence compared with immobilization in internal rotation (IR), but its efficacy remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to determine the long-term effect of immobilization in ER after a first-time shoulder dislocation. METHODS Between October 2000 and March 2004, 198 patients with a first-time anterior dislocation of the shoulder (average age 37) were randomly assigned to immobilization in ER (ER group = 104 shoulders) or IR (IR group = 94 shoulders) for 3 weeks. At an average 2-year follow-up, 159 patients (80.3%) were available for evaluation. In the current study, these 159 patients were further followed up and interviewed by telephone. The following items were evaluated: recurrent instability, apprehensive feeling, surgical intervention, limitation in the range of motion, return to sports, and the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) score. RESULTS The average follow-up period was 18.2 years (range, 16-20 years). Fifty-six patients were available for follow-up with the follow-up rate of 35%. The number of recurrent patients was 6 of 27 (22%) in the ER group and 6 of 29 (21%) in the IR group (P = .889). The number of surgically stabilized patients was 3 of 27 (11%) in the ER group and 10 of 29 (34%) in the IR group (P = .038). In total, the recurrence rate was 33% (9 of 27) in the ER group and 55% (16 of 29) in the IR group (P = .100). Adding the surgical cases and those with the SANE score ≤70% as failure cases, the failure rate in the ER group (26%) was significantly lower than that in the IR group (52%) (P = .048). Among those who survived without surgical intervention, there were no significant differences in apprehensive feeling, return to sports, limited range of motion, and the SANE score between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Immobilization in ER reduced the risk of surgical intervention compared with IR in the long term.
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Sullivan ES, Jones C, Miller SD, Min Lee K, Seok Park M, Wilson DR, Mulpuri K, d’Entremont AG. Effect of positioning error on the Hilgenreiner epiphyseal angle and the head-shaft angle compared to the femoral neck-shaft angle in children with cerebral palsy. J Pediatr Orthop B 2022; 31:160-168. [PMID: 34723914 PMCID: PMC8790813 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000000923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often have changes in proximal femoral geometry. Neck-shaft angle (NSA), Hilgenreiner epiphyseal angle (HEA) and head-shaft angle (HSA) are used to measure these changes. The impact of femoral rotation on HEA/HSA and of ab/adduction on HEA/HSA/NSA is not well known. This study aimed to determine and compare the effect of rotation, ab/adduction and flexion/extension on HEA/HSA/NSA. Radiographic measurements from 384 patients with Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I-V were utilized. NSA/HSA for affected hips were used with femoral anteversion averages to create three-dimensional models of 694 hips in children with CP. Each hip was rotated, ab/adducted and flexed/extended to simulate malpositioning. HEA/HSA/NSA of each model were measured in each joint position, and differences from correct positioning were determined. Mean HEA error at 20° of internal/external rotations were -0.60°/3.17°, respectively, with the NSA error of -6.56°/9.94° and the HSA error of -3.69°/1.21°. Each degree of ab/adduction added 1° of the HEA error, with no NSA/HSA error. NSA was most sensitive to flexion. Error for all measures increased with increasing GMFCS level. HEA/HSA were minimally impacted by rotation. NSA error was much higher than HEA/HSA in internal rotation and flexion whereas HEA was sensitive to changes in ab/adduction. Given abduction is more easily detectable on imaging than rotation, HEA may be less affected by positioning errors that are common with children with CP than NSA. HSA was least affected by position changes. HEA/HSA could be robust, complementary measures of hip deformities in children with CP.
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- Emily S. Sullivan
- Centre for Hip Health and Mobility
- Departments of Biomedical Engineering
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- Centre for Hip Health and Mobility
- Departments of Biomedical Engineering
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- Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia
- Department of Physical Therapy, BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-Si, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-Si, Korea
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- Centre for Hip Health and Mobility
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia
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- Centre for Hip Health and Mobility
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver
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- Centre for Hip Health and Mobility
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Canada
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Parr VA, Pettitt ML, Krzyzanowicz R, Krzyzanowicz S, Pryor RR. Type of Turnout and Injury Rates in Elite Dancers: A Critically Appraised Topic. J Sport Rehabil 2022;:1-4. [PMID: 35213821 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2021-0243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Clinical Scenario: Dancers commonly stand in hip external rotation due to the esthetics that ballet requires. Increased external rotation is desired which leads dancers to find ways to compensate to increase their external rotation, an action known as compensated turnout. Dancers commonly rotate at the tibiofemoral joint and/or the talocrural joint to increase external rotation of the entire lower body, placing increased stress on these joints. This critically appraised topic focuses on the relationship between types of turn out and lower-extremity injury in dancers. Clinical Question: In elite dancers, does compensated, anatomical, or functional turnout influence lower-extremity injuries? Summary of Key Findings: Three studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. One study demonstrated a relationship between compensated turnout and traumatic injuries, low back pain, and number of injuries in modern dancers. Greater compensated turnout in dancers was associated with a greater number of injuries. Two studies showed no relationship between anatomical or functional turnout and injuries in dancers. Clinical Bottom Line: Based on 3 level 2b studies, there is level C evidence to suggest that increased compensated turnout is associated with increased traumatic lower-extremity injuries, low back pain, and number of injuries in university modern dancers compared with dancers with a reduced angle of compensated turnout. This relationship was not found between anatomical or functional turnout and lower-extremity injuries in elite dancers. Strength of Recommendation: There is weak evidence to suggest that compensated turnout, but not anatomical or functional turnout, is related to lower-extremity musculoskeletal injury. More research is needed to study compensatory mechanisms in a broader range of dancers and the relationship to lower-extremity injury.
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Haidamous G, Lädermann A, Hartzler RU, Parsons BO, Lederman ES, Tokish JM, Denard PJ. Radiographic parameters associated with excellent versus poor range of motion outcomes following reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Shoulder Elbow 2022; 14:39-47. [PMID: 35154401 PMCID: PMC8832695 DOI: 10.1177/1758573220936234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose was to evaluate the relationship of component size and position to postoperative range of motion following reverse shoulder arthroplasty. The hypothesis was that increased lateralization, larger glenospheres, and a decreased acromiohumeral distance would be associated with excellent postoperative range of motion. METHODS A retrospective multicenter study was performed at a minimum of one year postoperatively on 160 patients who underwent primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty with a 135° humeral component. Outcomes were stratified based on postoperative forward flexion and external rotation into excellent (n = 42), defined as forward flexion >140° and external rotation > 30°, or poor (n = 36), defined as forward flexion <100° and external rotation < 15°. Radiographic measurements and component features were compared between the two groups. RESULTS A larger glenosphere size was associated with an excellent outcome (p = 0.009). A 2-mm posterior offset humeral cup (p = 0.012) and an increased inferior glenosphere overhang (3.1 mm vs 1.4 mm; p = 0.002) were also associated with excellent outcomes. Humeral lateralization and distalization were not associated with an excellent outcome.Conclusion: Larger glenosphere size and inferior positioning as well as posterior humeral offset are associated with improved postoperative range of motion following reverse shoulder arthroplasty. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3, retrospective comparative study.
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- Division of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, La Tour Hospital, Meyrin, Switzerland
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix and the Orthopedic Clinic Association, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Southern Oregon Orthopedics, Medford, OR, USA,Department of Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA,Patrick J Denard, Southern Oregon Orthopedics, 2780 E. Barnett Road, Suite 200, Medford, OR 97530, USA.
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Suzuki T, Kurozumi T, Nakayama Y, Matsui K, Watanabe Y, Sakamoto T, Morimura N. Better discrimination of the concomitant peri-ankle fractures in the spiral tibial shaft fractures by thin-slice axial and three-dimensional CT. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27429. [PMID: 34622854 PMCID: PMC8500656 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to examine the morphologic features of spiral tibial shaft as well as concomitant fibular and peri-ankle fractures on multidetector high-resolution CT and to speculate about the mechanisms underlying these combined fractures.This is a retrospective cohort study. A total of 197 tibial shaft fractures underwent multidetector high-resolution CT before intramedullary nailing. The presence and location of peri-ankle fractures were recorded using thin-slice axial CT. Tibial shaft fractures were classified as spiral or non-spiral. The morphologies of spiral tibial fractures and concomitant lateral malleolar fractures were delineated using three-dimensional CT.Seventy-five spiral and 122 non-spiral fractures were identified. Peri-ankle fractures excluding lateral malleolar fractures were found in 77.3% of spiral fractures and 18.9% of non-spiral fractures. The most frequent location of peri-ankle fractures in the spiral group was the posterior malleolus, followed by the anterolateral distal tibia, while the medial malleolus was the most frequent site in the non-spiral group. Of 75 spiral fractures, 72 showed a fracture morphology attributed to external rotation force. There were 13 lateral malleolar fractures that were defined as within 6 cm from the distal end of the fibula. No lateral malleolar fractures showed the typical morphology of isolated supination/external rotation-type ankle injuries. The displaced syndesmotic injuries commonly coexisting in pronation/external rotation-type ankle injuries were not observed.Most spiral tibial shaft fractures were caused by external rotation force. However, the morphology of concomitant peri-ankle fractures was inconsistent with typical mechanisms of isolated external rotation ankle injuries.
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- Takashi Suzuki
- Trauma and Reconstruction Center, Teikyo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Trauma and Reconstruction Center, Teikyo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Trauma and Reconstruction Center, Teikyo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Trauma and Reconstruction Center, Teikyo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Trauma and Reconstruction Center, Teikyo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan
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OBJECTIVE To assess gripforce in children with a C5 and C6 neonatal brachial plexus palsy, as it may affect hand use. Applying classic innervation patterns, gripforce should not be affected, as hand function is not innervated by C5 or C6. This study compares gripforce in children with a neonatal brachial plexus palsy with that in a healthy control group, and assesses correlations with hand sensibility, bimanual use and external rotation. METHODS A total of 50 children with neonatal brachial plexus palsy (mean age 9.8 years) and 25 controls (mean age 9.6 years) were investigated. Nerve surgery had been performed in 30 children, and 20 children had been treated conservatively. Gripforce of both hands was assessed using a Jamar dynamometer. Sensibility of the hands was assessed with 2-point discrimination and Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. External rotation was assessed using the Mallet score. Bimanual use was measured by using 1 of 3 dexterity items of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2. The affected side of the neonatal brachial plexus palsy group was compared with the non-dominant hand of the control group using 1-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), χ2 and Mann-Whitney tests. RESULTS The mean gripforce of the affected non-dominant hand of children with neonatal brachial plexus palsy was reduced compared with healthy controls (95 N and 123 N, respectively, with p = 0.001). The mean gripforce of the non-dominant hand in the control group was 92% of that of the dominant hand, while it was only 76% in the neonatal brachial plexus palsy group (p = 0.04). There was no relationship between gripforce reduction and sensibility, bimanual use or shoulder external rotation. DISCUSSION The gripforce in neonatal brachial plexus palsy infants with a C5 and C6 lesion is lower than that of healthy controls, although classic interpretation of upper limb innervation excludes this finding. The reduction in gripforce in upper neonatal brachial plexus palsy lesions is not widely appreciated as a factor inherently compromising hand use. The reduction in gripforce should be taken into consideration in planning the type of rehabilitation and future activities.
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- Sophia M Buitenhuis
- Department of Neurosurgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Voorburg, The Netherlands. E-mail:
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Zhang P, Zhang YX, Yu BH, Shao SY, Chen XS, Zhou X, Zhao J. The Utility of MRI to Diagnose Ischifemoral Impingement by Assessing the Ischiofemoral and Quadratus Femoris Spaces During Femoral External Rotation. Curr Med Imaging 2021; 17:1237-1242. [PMID: 34182910 DOI: 10.2174/1573405617666210625155722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to explore if the dimensions of the ischiofemoral space on MRI vary with changes in external femoral rotation in Ischifemoral Impingement patients relative to healthy control; if so, to determine the optimal diagnostic cutoff values of these dimensions in Ischifemoral Impingement. METHODS The study included 43 clinically confirmed Ischifemoral Impingement patients and 50 healthy volunteers. All subjects underwent hip MRI examinations with their hips externally rotated at 0°, 30°, and 60°. The IFS and QFS were measured respectively at each angle. The measurements were compared between the IFI group and the control group to determine the optimal diagnostic cutoff values for diagnosing IFI by using IFS and QFS measurements. RESULTS In the IFI group, the spaces were smaller than those of the control group at all rotation angles (P < 0.05 for each). When external rotation angles were increased, the IFS and QFS tended to decrease. QFSs were smaller in the case group than the control group at each rotation angle. The receiver operating characteristic areas under the curves of IFS and QFS in a neutral position of 0° were highest. CONCLUSION Both of the IFS and QFS spaces of IFI patients were found to be smaller than those of the control group, regardless of the external hip rotation angles. A neutral position of 0° was deemed the best position for diagnosing IFI. The diagnostic cutoff values of IFS and QFS were 2.44cm and 1.34cm in the neutral position, respectively.
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- Ping Zhang
- Department of Radiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province Biomechanical Key Laboratory of Orthopedics, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- Department of Radiology, Hebei Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province Biomechanical Key Laboratory of Orthopedics, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province Biomechanical Key Laboratory of Orthopedics, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province Biomechanical Key Laboratory of Orthopedics, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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- MR Collaboration, Siemens Healthineers Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Province Biomechanical Key Laboratory of Orthopedics, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050051, China
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Silberberg JM, Nilo A, Roces-García J. Enhancement of External Rotation after Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer (LDTT): A Cadaveric Study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57040305. [PMID: 33804946 PMCID: PMC8063920 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57040305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background and objectives: Massive rotator cuff tears compromise shoulder mobility function and cannot be directly repaired. Latissimus dorsi tendon transfer (LDTT) is a therapeutic alternative suitable for the treatment of rotator cuff tears that helps to restore external shoulder rotation. Cadaver models have been used for studying the effects of LDTT and procedural variations, but, to the best of our knowledge, none of them have been validated. The aim of our study was to validate a novel cadaver model while verifying the effects of LDTT on external rotation. Materials and Methods: Two groups were included in the study: a cadaver group and a control group made up of healthy volunteers, which were used for the validation of the cadaver model. Baseline external rotation measurements were performed with both groups, after which a massive rotator cuff tear was inflicted and repaired with LDTT in the cadaver group. Their postoperative external rotation was evaluated using three different tests. Results: No statistically significant differences were found between the baseline measurements of the two groups, and postoperative external rotation was significantly higher after LDTT in all cases but one. Conclusions: Cadaver models were validated, since they had a similar preoperative external rotation to healthy volunteers. Moreover, they allowed us to demonstrate the effect of LDTT on external shoulder rotation.
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- José M. Silberberg
- Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Head Department, Sports Medicine Unit, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, 28027 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-985-182-636
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- Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology Department, Chief of Upper Limb Unit, Hospital General Regional N1, 97155 Mérida, Mexico;
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- Department of Construction and Manufacturing Engineering, Polytechnic School of Engineering of Gijón, University of Oviedo, Pedro Puig Adam s/n, ED06, 33203 Gijón, Spain;
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Sasanuma H, Iijima Y, Saito T, Kanaya Y, Yano Y, Fukushima T, Nakama S, Takeshita K. Clinical results of reverse shoulder arthroplasty for comminuted proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients: a comparison between nonporous stems versus trabecular metal stems. JSES Int 2020; 4:952-958. [PMID: 33345239 PMCID: PMC7738571 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2020.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background This study compared the clinical results for nonporous stems vs. trabecular metal (TM) stems used in reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) for comminuted proximal humeral fractures (CPHFs) in elderly patients. Methods In this retrospective study, a total of 41 shoulders (39 women) of patients with CPHF aged >70 years who underwent RSA were investigated. The minimum follow-up period was 2 years. A total of 15 shoulders were treated with Grammont-style RSA using nonporous stems (the G-RSA group), and 26 shoulders were treated with RSA combining TM stems (the FR-RSA group). The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) shoulder score, Constant score, shoulder joint range of motion (ROM), and radiographic findings were compared between the 2 groups. Results ASES scores and Constant scores were significantly higher in the FR-RSA group than in the G-RSA group. External rotation at the side in the FR-RSA group was significantly higher than that in the G-RSA group. In the FR-RSA and G-RSA groups, the union rates at the greater tuberosity (GT) were 88.5% and 46.7%, respectively, and scapular notching rates were 20% and 7.7%, respectively. Based on a subanalysis, the age was lower, body mass index was higher, and ASES scores, Constant scores, and external rotation ROM were higher in the GT union group than in the GT nonunion group. Conclusion GT bone union rates were high, and external rotation ROM of the shoulder joint were more improved for RSA using TM stems than those for RSA using nonporous stems in elderly patients with CPHF.
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- Hideyuki Sasanuma
- Department of Orthopaedics, Tochigi Medical Center Shimotsuga, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Jichi Medical University Hospital, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Jichi Medical University Hospital, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Jichi Medical University Hospital, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tochigi Medical Center Shimotsuga, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Jichi Medical University Hospital, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Tochigi Medical Center Shimotsuga, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Jichi Medical University Hospital, Tochigi, Japan
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Brumitt J, Hutchison MK, Kang D, Klemmer Z, Stroud M, Cheng E, Cayanan NP, Shishido S. Blood Flow Restriction Training for the Rotator Cuff: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Sports Physiol Perform 2020; 15:1175-1180. [PMID: 32820139 DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2019-0815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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CONTEXT Blood flow restriction (BFR) training utilizes a tourniquet, applied to the proximal portion of one or more extremities, to occlude blood flow during exercise. Significant gains in strength and cross-sectional area can be achieved in muscles, both distal and proximal to BFR cuff application. PURPOSE To compare strength gains of the rotator cuff and changes in tendon size in subjects who performed side-lying external-rotation exercise with or without BFR. METHODS Forty-six subjects (mean age 25.0 [2.2] y) were randomized to either a BFR + exercise group or to the exercise-only group. Subjects performed 4 sets of the exercise (30/15/15/15 repetitions) at 30% 1-repetition maximum 2 days per week for 8 weeks. RESULTS Subjects in both groups experienced strength gains in the supraspinatus and the external rotators (P = .000, P = .000). However, there was no difference in strength gains between groups for the supraspinatus (P = .750) or the external rotators (P = .708). Subjects in both groups experienced increases in supraspinatus tendon thickness (BFR P = .041, exercise only P = .011). However, there was no difference between groups (P = .610). CONCLUSIONS Exercise with BFR applied to the proximal upper extremity did not augment rotator cuff strength gains or tendon thickness when compared with subjects who only exercised. This study did demonstrate that performing multiple sets of high repetitions at a low load led to significant increases in rotator cuff strength and tendon size in the dominant upper extremity.
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Shinagawa K, Sugawara Y, Hatta T, Yamamoto N, Tsuji I, Itoi E. Immobilization in External Rotation Reduces the Risk of Recurrence After Primary Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Meta-analysis. Orthop J Sports Med 2020; 8:2325967120925694. [PMID: 32596407 PMCID: PMC7297495 DOI: 10.1177/2325967120925694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background The best method for nonsurgical treatment after primary dislocation of the shoulder is not clear. The efficacy of immobilization with the arm in external rotation (ER) compared with internal rotation (IR) remains controversial. Purpose To determine the efficacy of ER immobilization versus IR immobilization on recurrence rate after primary dislocation of the shoulder from the evidence of randomized controlled trials. Study Design Systematic review; Level of evidence, 2. Methods Electronic databases (MEDLINE [Ovid SP], PubMed, Web of Science, EBM reviews, and CINAHL) and available proceedings according to the abstracts of major international meetings related to or including shoulder injuries and trauma were used to search for randomized controlled trials. Two independent investigators determined eligibility and carried out data extraction from the selected studies. Results A total of 9 studies (817 patients) were selected for this meta-analysis. They included 668 male and 149 female patients, with a mean age ranging from 20.3 to 37.5 years. In the 9 pooled studies, the recurrence rate of shoulder dislocation was 21.5% (84/390) in the ER group versus 34.9% (130/373) in the IR group. ER immobilization significantly reduced the recurrence rate compared with IR immobilization (risk ratio, 0.56; P = .007). In the subgroup analysis of those immobilized full-time, ER immobilization was significantly more effective than IR immobilization in reducing the recurrence rate (risk ratio, 0.57; P = .01). In the subgroup analysis of age, ER immobilization was significantly more effective than IR immobilization in those aged 20 to 40 years but not in those younger than 20 years. Conclusion This meta-analysis demonstrates that ER immobilization reduces the recurrence rate after primary shoulder dislocation compared with IR immobilization in patients older than 20 years. When treating a patient with primary shoulder dislocation, the clinician should provide this information to the patient before a treatment method is selected.
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- Kiyotsugu Shinagawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Informatics and Public Health, Tohoku University School of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Informatics and Public Health, Tohoku University School of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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Reinold MM, Macrina LC, Fleisig GS, Drogosz M, Andrews JR. Acute Effects of Weighted Baseball Throwing Programs on Shoulder Range of Motion. Sports Health 2020; 12:488-494. [PMID: 32598234 DOI: 10.1177/1941738120925728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Baseball pitching injuries are increasing at an alarming rate. While weighted ball throwing programs may be effective at increasing pitching velocity, previous research has identified a 24% injury rate and a 3.3° increase in shoulder external rotation (ER) range of motion (ROM) after performing a 6-week program. However, previous research has not investigated, separately, the immediate effects of throwing underloaded and overloaded balls on ROM. The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of throwing differently weighted baseballs on shoulder ROM. By analyzing these differences, it may be possible to determine the specific weight range that may lead to the greatest increase in ROM and potential injury risk. HYPOTHESIS Throwing with weighted balls will result in an increase in shoulder ER ROM. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 2. METHODS A total of 16 male high school baseball pitchers agreed to participate in this study. The participants were (mean ± SD) 17.1 ± 1.0 years of age, 1.81 ± 0.09 m tall, and had a mass of 79.2 ± 11.1 kg. Each participant was tested on 3 different days, 1 week apart, with 3 different conditions in random order: (1) underload throwing, using regulation 5-oz baseballs and 4- and 2-oz balls; (2) overload throwing, using 5-, 6-, and 9-oz balls; and (3) extreme overload throwing, using 5-, 16-, and 32-oz balls. Each testing session began by measuring passive shoulder ROM (external rotation and internal rotation) using standard goniometric measurements. Participants then performed 3 throws with each weighted ball from 3 different positions (kneeling, rocker, and run-and-gun) for a total of 27 throws each test session. ROM measurements were repeated at the end of each test session. The effect of each throwing condition on ROM was compared from pre- to posttraining using a paired t test (P ≤ 0.05). RESULTS There was no significant difference in ER after throwing at underloaded weights. The overload condition showed a statistically significant increase of 3.3° in external rotation (P = 0.05). The extreme overload condition showed a statistically significant increase in ER of 8.4° (P < 0.001). There were no differences in internal rotation for any group. CONCLUSION A significant increase in shoulder ER was observed immediately after throwing overload weighted balls. This effect increased as the weights of the balls increased. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Throwing with overload weighted baseballs causes an immediate increase in shoulder ER ROM. It is unknown why these changes occur; however, the results may explain both the increase in velocity and injury rates previously observed from throwing weighted balls. The current study results may be used to develop more scientifically validated weighted ball programs. Heavier balls should be used with caution, and ROM should be monitored during implementation of these programs.
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- Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, Alabama.,The Andrews Institute, Gulf Breeze, Florida
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Abdelaziz AM, Aldahshan W, Hashem Elsherief FA, Ismail MA, Fouaad AA, Mahmoud WS, Al Akeed T, Said MM. Teres major transfer to restore external rotation of shoulder in Erb palsy patients. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020; 29:941-945. [PMID: 31759877 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2019.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The lack of external rotation and shoulder abduction as sequelae of obstetric brachial plexus palsy requires a release of the subscapularis muscle associated with tendon transfer of the internal rotator of the shoulder. The aim of this study was to present the results of a teres major transfer to the infraspinatus tendon. METHODS This study included 20 patients (9 boys and 11 girls) with a mean age of 3 years 8 months (range, 1.5-14 years). The average follow-up time was 42 months (range, 12-48 months) to determine whether external rotation weakness and internal rotation contracture sequelae were managed by anterior release of the subscapularis and teres major tendon transfer to the infraspinatus tendon. RESULTS We found marked improvement in shoulder abduction from 67° before surgery to 158° after surgery. We also found marked improvements in active external rotation from 8° before surgery to 85° after surgery and in passive external rotation from 0° preoperatively to 72° postoperatively. Two cases showed a loss of the last degrees of internal rotation, but this improved after physiotherapy. CONCLUSIONS Anterior release of the subscapularis tendon with a teres major transfer to the infraspinatus tendon significantly improves shoulder function in Erb palsy patients with internal rotation contracture.
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- Ashraf M Abdelaziz
- Alzhraa University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Alzhraa University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Alzhraa University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Alzhraa University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Alzhraa University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Alzhraa University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Alzhraa University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Cui X, Liang L, Zhang H, Zhao J, Li Y, Cheng H, Wang S, Zhang Y. Immobilization in external rotation vs internal rotation after shoulder dislocation: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16707. [PMID: 31393375 PMCID: PMC6709056 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dislocation of shoulder joint is the most prone to occurrence in all joints of human body, which is common in young people and has a high recurrence rate. It is mainly treated by conservative treatment. External rotation and internal rotation fixation are 2 common conservative therapies in clinical practice. Therefore, we conduct this systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the 2 treatments. METHODS Nine electronic databases, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and ClinicalTrials.gov, CNKI, Wanfang Database and VIP Database, will be searched to find and include randomized controlled trials that meet inclusion criteria. RevMan5.3 will be used for data analysis and synthesis in this study. Subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis will also be performed if necessary. In addition, GRADE will be used in the evaluation of evidence hierarchy. RESULTS This study will analyze and integrate the original evidence so far for clinical efficacy and safety of immobilization in external rotation and internal rotation on shoulder dislocation. CONCLUSION The conclusion of this study will conclude higher evidence and suggestions for the treatment of shoulder dislocation, so as to further guide clinical decision making. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42018106030.
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- Xin Cui
- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
- Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing
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- Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing
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- Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou
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- Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
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- Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing
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- Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing
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- China Institute for History of Medicine and Medical Literature, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing
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- Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Baumgarten KM, Osborn R, Schweinle WE 3rd, Zens MJ. The position of sling immobilization influences the outcomes of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty: a randomized, single-blind, prospective study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2018; 27:2120-8. [PMID: 30446231 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Revised: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND To date, no studies have been published that have assessed the optimal position of sling immobilization after anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis. METHODS Thirty-six patients undergoing anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty for osteoarthritis were randomized to a neutral rotation sling versus an internal rotation sling. The primary outcomes assessed included the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score; Western Ontario Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder score; Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score; visual analog scale (VAS) scores for pain and satisfaction; compliance ratings; and radiographic and range-of-motion measurements. Primary outcomes were assessed at baseline and postoperatively at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year. RESULTS All patient-determined outcome scores for both groups revealed statistically significant improvements (P < .0001) from enrollment to final follow-up. There were statistically significant advantages to the neutral rotation sling group compared with the internal rotation sling group when we evaluated the improvements in (1) active external rotation (42° vs 25°, P = .03), (2) passive external rotation (44° vs 26°, P = .02), (3) passive horizontal adduction (7.7 cm vs 3.7 cm, P = .05), and (4) pain relief with passive adduction (VAS score, 6.2 cm vs 3.5 cm; P = .002). There was a trend toward greater improvements in the neutral rotation sling group when we measured (1) active horizontal adduction (8.3 cm vs 2.9 cm, P = .06) and (2) active internal rotation behind the back (18 cm vs 11.1 cm, P = .09). At 2 weeks, the neutral rotation sling group had significantly less night pain than the internal rotation sling group (mean VAS score, 18 mm vs 34 mm; P = .047). CONCLUSIONS Neutral rotation sling use after anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty resulted in statistically significant improvements in external rotation and adduction, as well as decreased night pain, compared with an internal rotation sling.
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Reinold MM, Macrina LC, Fleisig GS, Aune K, Andrews JR. Effect of a 6-Week Weighted Baseball Throwing Program on Pitch Velocity, Pitching Arm Biomechanics, Passive Range of Motion, and Injury Rates. Sports Health 2018; 10:327-333. [PMID: 29882722 PMCID: PMC6044122 DOI: 10.1177/1941738118779909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Emphasis on enhancing baseball pitch velocity has become popular, especially through weighted-ball throwing. However, little is known about the physical effects or safety of these programs. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of training with weighted baseballs on pitch velocity, passive range of motion (PROM), muscle strength, elbow torque, and injury rates. HYPOTHESIS A 6-week weighted ball training program would result in a change in pitching biomechanical and physical characteristics. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 1. METHODS During the baseball offseason, 38 healthy baseball pitchers were randomized into a control group and an experimental group. Pitch velocity, shoulder and elbow PROM, shoulder strength, elbow varus torque, and shoulder internal rotation velocity were measured in both groups. The experimental group then performed a 6-week weighted ball throwing program 3 times per week using balls ranging from 2 to 32 ounces while the control group only used a 5-ounce regulation baseball. Both groups performed a strength training program. Measurements were then repeated after the 6-week period. Injuries were tracked over the 6-week training program and the subsequent baseball season. The effect of training with a weighted ball program was assessed using 2-way repeated-measures analysis of variance at an a priori significance level of P < 0.05. RESULTS Mean age, height, mass, and pretesting throwing velocity were 15.3 ± 1.2 years (range, 13-18 years), 1.73 ± 0.28 m, 68.3 ± 11 kg, and 30.3 ± 0.7 m/s, respectively. Pitch velocity showed a statistically significant increase (3.3%) in the experimental group ( P < 0.001). There was a statistically significant increase of 4.3° of shoulder external rotation in the experimental group. The overall injury rate was 24% in the experimental group. Four participants in the experimental group suffered elbow injuries, 2 during the training program and 2 in the season after training. No pitchers in the control group were injured at any time during the study. CONCLUSION Performing a 6-week weighted ball throwing program increased pitch velocity. However, the program resulted in increased shoulder external rotation PROM and increased injury rate. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Although weighted-ball training may increase pitch velocity, caution is warranted because of the notable increase in injuries and physical changes observed in this cohort.
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, Alabama.,The Andrews Institute, Gulf Breeze, Florida
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Wey A, Dunn JC, Kusnezov N, Waterman BR, Kilcoyne KG. Improved external rotation with concomitant reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and latissimus dorsi tendon transfer: A systematic review. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2018; 25:2309499017718398. [PMID: 28699404 DOI: 10.1177/2309499017718398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In conjunction with reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA), latissimus dorsi and teres major (LD-TM) transfer has been advocated in the setting of combined loss of elevation and external rotation. The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the clinical outcomes following RSA with LD-TM transfer. METHODS A search of PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Medline, and Cochrane databases was performed between January 1, 1990 and March 1, 2016 and included articles related to outcomes following RSA with LD-TM transfer. Primary outcomes of interest were constant score, shoulder range of motion, and patient satisfaction. Secondary outcomes of interest included subjective shoulder value, simple shoulder test, activities of daily living requiring external rotation, and visual analog pain score. Additional outcomes evaluated included complications and reoperations. Frequency-weighted values of outcome data were utilized. RESULTS Five level IV studies involving 98 shoulders met the inclusion criteria. The mean age of the cohort was 69.1 ± 5.19 years (range 47-85). RSA with LD-TM transfer was performed for rotator cuff arthropathy (94%) or proximal humerus fracture (6%). The average follow-up was 44.5 ± 10.38 months (range 12-105 months). The constant score improved from 28 to 65 ( p < 0.0005). Active external rotation improved from -7.4° to 22.9° ( p < 0.0005). There was a 22.4% overall complication rate, including dislocation (5.1%), infection (5.1%), and transient nerve palsy (3.4%). CONCLUSION Patients undergoing RSA with LD-TM transfer in the setting of loss of external rotation demonstrate reliable clinical improvements in shoulder function with complication rates which are comparable to RSA alone.
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- Aaron Wey
- 1 William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, USA
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- 1 William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, USA
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- 1 William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, USA
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- 1 William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, USA
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Hamada J, Nimura A, Yoshizaki K, Akita K. Anatomic study and electromyographic analysis of the teres minor muscle. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2017; 26:870-7. [PMID: 28087164 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2016.09.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2016] [Revised: 09/21/2016] [Accepted: 09/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The teres minor muscle is a focused topic on the treatment of massive rotator cuff tears and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Its precise anatomy and function have not been completely investigated. The purposes of this study were to anatomically investigate the muscle and analyze electromyographic (EMG) activities during shoulder motion. METHODS This anatomic study used 20 shoulders from deceased donors (mean age, 75.0 years). EMG data were recorded from 10 healthy volunteers (mean age, 21.7 years) during flexion, abduction, and external rotations at 0° of abduction, at 90° of abduction, and at 90° of flexion in their dominant arms synchronized with a computerized 3-dimensional motion analysis system. RESULTS The muscle in all specimens consisted of 2 distinct muscular bundles: the upper and lower portions. The upper portion attached to the round area of the greater tuberosity, and the lower portion inserted into the linear shaped area. Both portions were independent in their origins, insertions, and innervation. The muscle engaged force during each shoulder motion. EMG activities of abduction and the 3 forms of external rotation were similar. Maximal voluntary contraction in the 3 forms of external rotation was 32% in maximum external rotation in the neutral position, 25% in flexion, and 40% in abduction. CONCLUSIONS The teres minor consists of independent upper and lower portions. The muscle engages force in all ranges of 5 shoulder motions, and maximum external rotation in abduction is a reliable method to evaluate potential activity of the muscle.
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Escamilla RF, Yamashiro K, Mikla T, Collins J, Lieppman K, Andrews JR. Effects of a Short-Duration Stretching Drill After Pitching on Elbow and Shoulder Range of Motion in Professional Baseball Pitchers. Am J Sports Med 2017; 45:692-700. [PMID: 27810848 DOI: 10.1177/0363546516671943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND A glenohumeral internal rotation (IR) deficit or a total rotational motion (IR plus external rotation [ER]) deficit in the throwing shoulder compared with the nonthrowing shoulder has been shown to increase the risk of shoulder and elbow injuries. After a pitching session, both IR and total rotational motion deficits have been shown to occur naturally for an extended period of time in asymptomatic pitchers, but it is unclear how to best control these deficits between pitching sessions. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to determine whether performing a short-duration stretching/calisthenics drill after pitching will result in an increase in IR, ER, total rotational motion, and elbow extension in professional baseball pitchers. It was hypothesized that these shoulder and elbow passive range of motion (PROM) measurements would all decrease after pitching but would subsequently return to prepitching values after the short-duration stretching/calisthenics drill. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS A convenience sample of 20 male professional baseball pitchers served as study participants. The following sequence of activities was performed for all participants: (1) a 5- to 10-minute dynamic warm-up consisting of running and light throwing, (2) elbow extension and IR and ER PROM measurements taken before pitching, (3) 40 full-effort pitches off the pitching mound, (4) 8 minutes of rest, (5) elbow extension and IR and ER PROM measurements taken after pitching, (6) a short-duration stretching/calisthenics drill (two-out drill), and (7) elbow extension and IR and ER PROM measurements taken after the two-out drill. A 1-way repeated-measures analysis of variance ( P < .05) was employed to assess differences in elbow extension, IR, ER, and total rotational motion in the 3 measurement conditions (prepitching, postpitching, and postdrill). To assess intrarater and interrater reliability, intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated, and the measurement error was calculated using the standard error of measurement (SEM). RESULTS Significant differences were observed among the 3 conditions for ER ( P = .002), IR ( P = .027), and total rotational motion ( P < .001), but there was no significant difference in elbow extension ( P = .117). Bonferroni post hoc analyses revealed (1) significantly greater ER during prepitching and postdrill versus the postpitching condition (94° ± 7° [prepitching] and 94° ± 8° [postdrill] vs 88° ± 8°; P = .010 and .005, respectively), (2) significantly greater IR during prepitching and postdrill versus the postpitching condition (36° ± 10° [prepitching] and 35° ± 9° [postdrill] vs 30° ± 10°; P = .034 and .043, respectively), and (3) significantly greater total rotational motion during prepitching and postdrill versus the postpitching condition (129° ± 13° [prepitching] and 129° ± 13° [postdrill] vs 119° ± 13°; P = .034 and .004, respectively). There were no significant differences in ER, IR, or total rotational motion between the prepitching and postdrill conditions ( P > .999 for all). The intrarater reliability (ICC3,1) was 0.91 for ER (SEM, 1.3°) and 0.90 for IR (SEM, 1.9°), and the interrater reliability (ICC2,1) was 0.81 for ER (SEM, 3.3°) and 0.77 for IR (SEM, 4.3°). CONCLUSION After a 40-pitch bullpen session, IR and ER PROM as well as total rotational motion were significantly lower than prepitching values; however, these deficits were restored back to their prepitching levels after the players performed the two-out drill, which may increase pitching performance and decrease the risk of shoulder and elbow injuries. More research is needed to test these hypotheses and assess the clinical efficacy of the two-out drill. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The findings from the current study will assist clinicians better understand the positive effects of performing a short duration stretching/calisthenics drill on shoulder internal and external rotation range of motion between innings while pitching during a baseball game.
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- Rafael F Escamilla
- Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, California, USA.,Andrews Research & Education Foundation, Gulf Breeze, Florida, USA.,Results Physical Therapy and Training Center, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Results Physical Therapy and Training Center, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Kime Human Performance Institute, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Andrews Research & Education Foundation, Gulf Breeze, Florida, USA
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Kennedy JS, Myers HS, Gibson SD, Kanaan MG, Butler RJ. The validity and reliability of ultrasound on identifying supraspinatus tears during passive external rotation from 0° to 30°: a pilot project. Shoulder Elbow 2017; 9:54-60. [PMID: 28572851 PMCID: PMC5441615 DOI: 10.1177/1758573216655079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2015] [Accepted: 05/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Controversy exists regarding how much external rotation should be allowed following rotator cuff repair. Clinicians may use ultrasound imaging (USI) to visualize the supraspinatus (SSp) tendon during passive external rotation. However, the validity and reliability of USI used to assess supraspinatus tendon gap formation during external rotation needs to be established prior to using this technique in patient cohorts. METHODS Ten subjects with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmation of full-thickness SSp tears were matched to 10 control subjects. Images of the SSp were obtained at 0°, 10°, 20° and 30° of external rotation by a blinded tester on two occasions to establish both validity and reliability of the measure. RESULTS Validity was established as 70% agreement between the USI and MRI confirmed SSp tear group; reliability was established at greater than 0.90 at all positions of external rotation measured. CONCLUSIONS USI may be used to detect SSp tears with 70% validity, and the technique is reliable in all positions of external rotation.
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- June S. Kennedy
- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Sports Medicine Division, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Sports Medicine Division, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Community and Family Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Sports Medicine Division, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, USA,Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA,Robert J. Butler, University DUMC #104002 Durham, NC 27705, USA. E-mail:
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Whelan DB, Kletke SN, Schemitsch G, Chahal J. Immobilization in External Rotation Versus Internal Rotation After Primary Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Sports Med 2016; 44:521-32. [PMID: 26116355 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515585119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The recurrence rate after primary anterior shoulder dislocation is high, especially in young, active individuals. Recent studies have suggested external rotation immobilization as a method to reduce the rate of recurrent shoulder dislocation in comparison to traditional sling immobilization. PURPOSE To assess and summarize evidence from randomized controlled trials on the effect of internal rotation versus external rotation immobilization on the rate of recurrence after primary anterior shoulder dislocation. STUDY DESIGN Meta-analysis. METHODS PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and abstracts from recent proceedings were searched for eligible studies. Two reviewers selected studies for inclusion, assessed methodological quality, and extracted data. RESULTS Six randomized controlled trials (632 patients) were included in this review. Demographic and prognostic variables measured at baseline were similar in the pooled groups. The average age was 30.1 years in the pooled external rotation group and 30.3 years in the pooled internal rotation group. Two studies found that external rotation immobilization reduced the rate of recurrence after initial anterior shoulder dislocation compared with conventional internal rotation immobilization, whereas 4 studies failed to find a significant difference between the 2 groups. This meta-analysis suggested no overall significant difference in the rate of recurrence among patients treated with internal rotation versus external rotation immobilization (risk ratio, 0.69; 95% CI, 0.42-1.14; P = .15). There was no significant difference in the rate of compliance between internal and external rotation immobilization (P = .43). The Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index scores were pooled across 3 studies, and there was no significant difference between the 2 groups (P = .54). CONCLUSION Immobilization in external rotation is not significantly more effective in reducing the recurrence rate after primary anterior shoulder dislocation than immobilization in internal rotation. Additionally, this review suggests that there is minimal difference in patients' perceptions of their health-related quality of life after immobilization in internal versus external rotation.
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- Daniel B Whelan
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Background: Implementation of overhead activity, a key component of many professional sports, requires an effective and balanced activation of the shoulder girdle muscles, particularly during forceful external rotation (ER) motions. Purpose: To identify activation strategies of 16 shoulder girdle muscles/muscle segments during common shoulder ER exercises. Study Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Method: Thirty healthy subjects were included in this study, and 16 shoulder girdle muscles/muscle segments were investigated (surface electrode: anterior, middle, and posterior deltoid; upper, middle, and lower trapezius; serratus anterior; teres major; upper and lower latissimus dorsi; and upper and lower pectoralis major; fine wire electrodes: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and rhomboid major) using a telemetric electromyography (EMG) system. Five ER exercises (standing ER at 0° and 90° of abduction, with underarm towel roll, prone ER at 90° of abduction, side-lying ER with underarm towel) were studied. Exercise EMG amplitudes were normalized to EMG at maximum ER force in a standard position. Univariate analysis of variance and post hoc analysis applied on EMG activity of each muscle were used to assess the main effect of the exercise condition. Results: Muscular activity differed significantly among the ER exercises (P < .05 to P < .001). The greatest activation for anterior and middle deltoid, supraspinatus, upper trapezius, and serratus anterior occurred during standing ER at 90° of abduction; for posterior deltoid, middle trapezius, and rhomboid during side-lying ER with underarm towel; for lower trapezius, upper and lower latissimus dorsi, subscapularis, and teres major during prone ER at 90° of abduction; and for the clavicular and sternal part of the pectoralis major during standing ER with underarm towel. Conclusion: Key glenohumeral and scapular muscles can be optimally activated during specific ER exercises, particularly in positions that stimulate athletic overhead motions. Clinical Relevance: These results enable sports medicine professionals to target specific muscles during shoulder rehabilitation protocols while minimizing the effect of others, providing a foundation for optimal evidence-based exercise prescription. They also provide information for tailored muscle training and injury prevention in overhead sports.
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- Musculoskeletal Science Research Group, Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Biology II, Institute of Ageing & Chronic Disease, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Science Research Group, Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Treatment of athletes with ligamentous injuries of the tibiofibular syndesmosis can be problematic. The paucity of historic data on this topic has resulted in a lack of clear guidelines to aid in imaging and diagnosing the injury, assessing injury severity, and making management decisions. In recent years, research on this topic has included an abundance of epidemiologic, clinical, and basic science investigations of syndesmotic injuries that are purely ligamentous or associated with ankle fracture. Several classification systems can be used to classify ligamentous injury to the syndesmosis. These systems integrate clinical and radiographic findings but do not address the location of the injury or its severity. Injury to the syndesmosis can be purely ligamentous; however, many unstable syndesmotic injuries are associated with fractures. Nonsurgical management can be used for stable ligamentous injuries without frank diastasis, but surgical management, including screw or suture-button fixation, is indicated for fractures with unstable syndesmotic injuries.
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Wilk KE, Macrina LC, Fleisig GS, Aune KT, Porterfield RA, Harker P, Evans TJ, Andrews JR. Deficits in Glenohumeral Passive Range of Motion Increase Risk of Shoulder Injury in Professional Baseball Pitchers: A Prospective Study. Am J Sports Med 2015; 43:2379-85. [PMID: 26272516 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515594380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 163] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Shoulder injuries from repetitive baseball pitching continue to be a serious, common problem. PURPOSE To determine whether passive range of motion of the glenohumeral joint was predictive of shoulder injury or shoulder surgery in professional baseball pitchers. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS Passive range of motion of the glenohumeral joint was assessed with a bubble goniometer during spring training for all major and minor league pitchers of a single professional baseball organization over a period of 8 successive seasons (2005-2012). Investigators performed a total of 505 examinations on 296 professional pitchers. Glenohumeral external and internal rotation was assessed with the pitcher supine and the arm abducted to 90° in the scapular plane with the scapula stabilized anteriorly at the coracoid process. Total rotation was defined as the sum of internal and external glenohumeral rotation. Passive shoulder flexion was measured with the pitcher supine and the lateral border of the scapula manually stabilized. After examination, shoulder injuries and injury durations were recorded by each pitcher's respective baseball organization and reported to the league as an injury transaction as each player was placed on the disabled list. RESULTS Highly significant side-to-side differences were noted within subjects for each range of motion measurement. There were 75 shoulder injuries and 20 surgeries recorded among 51 pitchers, resulting in 5570 total days on the disabled list. Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit, total rotation deficit, and flexion deficit were not significantly related to shoulder injury or surgery. Pitchers with insufficient external rotation (<5° greater external rotation in the throwing shoulder) were 2.2 times more likely to be placed on the disabled list for a shoulder injury (P = .014; 95% CI, 1.2-4.1) and were 4.0 times more likely to require shoulder surgery (P = .009; 95% CI, 1.5-12.6). CONCLUSION Insufficient shoulder external rotation on the throwing side increased the likelihood of shoulder injury and shoulder surgery. Sports medicine clinicians should be aware of these findings and develop a preventive plan that addresses this study's findings to reduce pitchers' risk of shoulder injury and surgery.
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- Kevin E Wilk
- Champion Sports Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Champion Physical Therapy & Performance, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Organization, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Greiner S, Schmidt C, Herrmann S, Pauly S, Perka C. Clinical performance of lateralized versus non-lateralized reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a prospective randomized study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2015; 24:1397-404. [PMID: 26163281 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.05.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2015] [Revised: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/04/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is an established therapeutic option in the treatment of cuff tear arthropathy (CTA). Recent studies have described a positive effect of lateralization of the center of rotation, especially on postoperative rotational function. The goal of this study is to compare the outcome of non-lateralized versus lateralized RSA with particular regard to rotational function in patients with CTA. METHODS Thirty-four patients underwent implantation of RSA either with lateralization (n = 17) or without lateralization (n = 17) by use of a 1-cm autologous bone graft ("bony increased offset") of the humeral head for CTA. Clinical outcomes were measured with the Constant score; the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score; and the Activities of Daily Living Requiring External Rotation score, as well as measurement of external rotation and determination of the external rotation lag sign with the arm at the side and at 90° of abduction, at 1 year postoperatively and at final follow-up. Computed tomography scan evaluation was performed in all patients preoperatively and at 1 year postoperatively to assess preoperative fatty infiltration of the rotator cuff and bony integration of the graft postoperatively. RESULTS At final follow-up, all patients showed significantly increased functional results. There were no significant differences in the evaluated parameters. If patients with degenerative changes of the teres minor were excluded, the lateralized group showed significantly increased external rotation. Bony integration of the graft could be verified on postoperative computed tomography scans in all patients. CONCLUSION RSA with bony lateralization shows a trend toward improved external rotation in lateralized RSA, with a statistically significant improvement in external rotation in patients with an intact teres minor.
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- Stefan Greiner
- Shoulder and Elbow Department, Sporthopaedicum Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, HELIOS Klinikum Emil von Behring, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Itoi E, Kitamura T, Hitachi S, Hatta T, Yamamoto N, Sano H. Arm Abduction Provides a Better Reduction of the Bankart Lesion During Immobilization in External Rotation After an Initial Shoulder Dislocation. Am J Sports Med 2015; 43:1731-6. [PMID: 25855657 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515577782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Shoulder dislocation often recurs, especially in the younger population. Immobilization in external rotation, in which a Bankart lesion is displaced in the anterior, medial, and inferior directions, was introduced as a new method of nonoperative treatment, but its clinical efficiency is controversial. In terms of reducing the lesion, it is reasonable to incorporate not only external rotation, which makes the anterior soft tissues tight to push the lesion posteriorly and laterally, but also abduction, which makes the inferior soft tissues tight to push the lesion superiorly. HYPOTHESIS Abducting the arm during immobilization in external rotation will improve the reduction of a Bankart lesion. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS There were 37 patients with initial shoulder dislocation enrolled in this study. After reduction, MRI was taken in 4 positions of the shoulder: adduction and internal rotation (Add-IR), adduction and external rotation (Add-ER), 30° of abduction and 30° of external rotation (Abd-30ER), and 30° of abduction and 60° of external rotation (Abd-60ER). On radial slices, the separation, displacement of the labrum, and opening angle of the capsule were measured. RESULTS Add-ER improved the reduction of the anterior labrum but not the inferior labrum when compared with Add-IR. Both Abd-30ER and Abd-60ER improved the reduction of the inferior labrum as compared with Add-IR. Furthermore, Abd-60ER improved the reduction more than Add-ER. CONCLUSION Among the 4 positions tested, Abd-60ER is the best position in terms of reducing the Bankart lesion. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Abducting the shoulder during immobilization in external rotation is demonstrated to improve the reduction of the Bankart lesion. Therefore, this position is expected to reduce the recurrence rate after initial dislocation of the shoulder. Future clinical trials are necessary.
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- Eiji Itoi
- Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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Berton A, Gulotta LV, Petrillo S, Florio P, Longo UG, Denaro V, Kontaxis A. The effect of humeral version on teres minor muscle moment arm, length, and impingement in reverse shoulder arthroplasty during activities of daily living. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2015; 24:578-86. [PMID: 25440514 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2014.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2014] [Revised: 08/19/2014] [Accepted: 08/25/2014] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND External rotation can be compromised after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). A functional teres minor (TM) is relatively common in patients with posterosuperior tears of the rotator cuff, and its function should be enhanced for better postoperative results. The aim of this study was to investigate how the version of humeral fixation can affect the TM rotational moment arm and muscle length as well as impingement after RTSA. METHODS A 3-dimensional shoulder model was used to describe RTSA. Four humeral fixation versions were tested: +20°, 0°, -20°, and -40° (+, anteverted; -, retroverted). TM rotational moment arm and length as well as impingement-free range of motion were calculated for a set of 3 simple clinical motions: (1) scapula plane abduction (0°-150°); (2) internal/external rotation with the arm in adduction; and (3) internal/external rotation with the arm in abduction. Six common activities of daily living were also evaluated. RESULTS An anteverted fixation maximized TM moment arms, but it also resulted in very short muscle length (compared with normal) and increased inferior impingement. In contrast, 40° humeral retroversion resulted in the longest TM muscle length, but it also showed the smallest moment arms and increased anterior impingement in some of the activities of daily living. CONCLUSIONS Even if TM external rotation moment arm is higher in RTSA than in a normal shoulder, the decreased length could impair its force generation. The 0° and 20° retroversion was the optimum compromise between sufficient TM length and moment arm with minimum impingement.
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- Alessandra Berton
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Trigoria, Rome, Italy
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- Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Orthopedics Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Trigoria, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Trigoria, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Trigoria, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Trigoria, Rome, Italy
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- Leon Root Motion Analysis Laboratory, Rehabilitation Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
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UNLABELLED The distal tibial blind spot represents an area where improperly measured long screws may pose a risk to surrounding anatomic structures and is not well visualized on AP, mortise, and lateral radiographs. Awareness of this area as well as the use of a 45° external rotation oblique view when placing fixation in this area may prevent iatrogenic injury. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE Level V, Expert Opinion.
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- Timilehin O Wusu
- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Training Program, Boston, Massachusetts (TOW)The Orthopaedic Institute, Gainesville, Florida (RJT)OrthoCarolina, Foot and Ankle Institute, Charlotte, North Carolina (JKE)Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland (JYK)
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Training Program, Boston, Massachusetts (TOW)The Orthopaedic Institute, Gainesville, Florida (RJT)OrthoCarolina, Foot and Ankle Institute, Charlotte, North Carolina (JKE)Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland (JYK)
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Training Program, Boston, Massachusetts (TOW)The Orthopaedic Institute, Gainesville, Florida (RJT)OrthoCarolina, Foot and Ankle Institute, Charlotte, North Carolina (JKE)Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland (JYK)
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Training Program, Boston, Massachusetts (TOW)The Orthopaedic Institute, Gainesville, Florida (RJT)OrthoCarolina, Foot and Ankle Institute, Charlotte, North Carolina (JKE)Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland (JYK)
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Laughlin WA, Fleisig GS, Scillia AJ, Aune KT, Cain EL, Dugas JR. Deficiencies in pitching biomechanics in baseball players with a history of superior labrum anterior-posterior repair. Am J Sports Med 2014; 42:2837-41. [PMID: 25318939 DOI: 10.1177/0363546514552183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Baseball pitchers who undergo superior labrum anterior-posterior (SLAP) repair often have trouble returning to their previous level of performance. While the reason is often assumed to be diminished shoulder range of motion or other mechanical changes, differences in pitching biomechanics between baseball pitchers with a history of SLAP repair and pitchers with no injury history have not been studied previously. HYPOTHESIS The primary hypothesis was that compared with the control group, the SLAP group would exhibit compromised shoulder range of motion (external rotation and horizontal abduction) and internal rotation torque during pitching. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Pitching biomechanics were compared retrospectively between a group of 13 collegiate and professional pitchers with a history of a SLAP tear and a control group of 52 pitchers with no history of surgery; groups were matched by age, height, weight, and pitch velocity. Data were collected with an automated 3-dimensional motion analysis system while participants threw fastballs from the windup. Biomechanics of the shoulder (horizontal abduction and external rotation), elbow (flexion, extension velocity, and flexion torque), and body (stride length, shoulder horizontal adduction, and forward trunk tilt) were compared between the 2 groups. For each variable, a Student t test was used at an α level of .05. RESULTS Pitchers in the SLAP group exhibited significantly less shoulder horizontal abduction (10.0° ± 13.2° vs 21.0° ± 11.7°, respectively; P = .013) and shoulder external rotation (168.3° ± 12.7° vs 178.3° ± 7.3°, respectively; P = .016) than those in the control group. In addition, players in the SLAP group pitched with a more upright trunk, demonstrated by a less forward trunk tilt at the instant of ball release (30.2° ± 6.3° vs 34.4° ± 6.6°, respectively; P = .048). CONCLUSION Pitchers with a history of SLAP repair produce less shoulder horizontal abduction, shoulder external rotation, and forward trunk tilt during pitching than do pitchers with no history of injury. CLINICAL RELEVANCE To facilitate normal pitching mechanics, shoulder external rotation and horizontal abduction at 90° should be primary objectives in surgical repair and rehabilitation after SLAP repair. In addition, pitchers should work with their pitching coaches to ensure proper forward trunk tilt.
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Satbhai NG, Doi K, Hattori Y, Sakamoto S. Contralateral lower trapezius transfer for restoration of shoulder external rotation in traumatic brachial plexus palsy: a preliminary report and literature review. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2014; 39:861-7. [PMID: 24212416 DOI: 10.1177/1753193413512245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The importance of external rotation of the shoulder is well accepted. Patients with inadequate recovery of shoulder function after nerve transfers for a brachial plexus injury have difficulty in using their reconstructed limb. The options for secondary procedures to improve shoulder function are often limited, especially if the spinal accessory nerve has been used earlier for nerve transfer or as a donor nerve for a free functioning muscle transfer. We have used the contralateral lower trapezius transfer to the infraspinatus in three cases, to restore shoulder external rotation. All patients had significant improvement in shoulder external rotation (mean 97°; range 80°-110°) and improved disability of the arm, shoulder and hand scores. The rotation occurred mainly at the glenohumeral joint, and was independent of the donor side. All patients were greatly satisfied with the outcome. Contralateral lower trapezius transfer appears to help in overall improvement of shoulder function by stabilizing the scapula. The results have remained stable after mean follow-up of 58 months (range 12-86). No donor site deficit was seen in any patient.
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- N G Satbhai
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Yamaguchi, Japan
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Wilk KE, Macrina LC, Fleisig GS, Aune KT, Porterfield RA, Harker P, Evans TJ, Andrews JR. Deficits in glenohumeral passive range of motion increase risk of elbow injury in professional baseball pitchers: a prospective study. Am J Sports Med 2014; 42:2075-81. [PMID: 24944295 DOI: 10.1177/0363546514538391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Injuries to the elbow joint in baseball pitchers appear common. There appears to be a correlation between shoulder range of motion and elbow injuries. PURPOSE To prospectively determine whether decreased ROM of the throwing shoulder is correlated with the onset of elbow injuries in professional baseball pitchers. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS For 8 consecutive years (2005-2012), passive range of motion of both the throwing and nonthrowing shoulders of all major and minor league pitchers within a single professional baseball organization were measured by using a bubble goniometer during spring training. In total, 505 examinations were conducted on 296 pitchers. Glenohumeral external rotation and internal rotation were assessed in the supine position with the arm at 90° of abduction and in the plane of the scapula. The scapula was stabilized per methods previously established. Total rotation was defined as the sum of external rotation and internal rotation. Passive shoulder flexion was assessed with the subject supine and the scapula stabilized per methods previously established. Elbow injuries and days missed because of elbow injuries were assessed and recorded by the medical staff of the team. Throwing and nonthrowing shoulder measurements were compared by using Student t tests; 1-tailed Fisher exact tests were performed to identify significant associations between shoulder motion and elbow injury. Nominal logistic regression was performed to determine the odds of elbow injury. RESULTS Significant differences were noted during side-to-side comparisons within subjects. There were 49 elbow injuries and 8 surgeries in 38 players, accounting for a total of 2551 days missed. Neither glenohumeral internal rotation deficit nor external rotation insufficiency was correlated with elbow injuries. Pitchers with deficits of >5° in total rotation in their throwing shoulders had a 2.6 times greater risk for injury. Pitchers with deficit of ≥5° in flexion of the throwing shoulder had a 2.8 times greater risk for injury. CONCLUSION Bilateral differences in shoulder total rotation and flexion had a significant effect on the risk for elbow injuries in pitchers. Clinicians need to be aware of these findings and plan preventive programs that address these issues in hopes of reducing elbow injuries.
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- Kevin E Wilk
- Champion Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy Associates, Birmingham, Alabama, USA American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Champion Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy Associates, Birmingham, Alabama, USA American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Organization, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Abdelgawad AA, Pirela-Cruz MA. Humeral rotational osteotomy for shoulder deformity in obstetric brachial plexus palsy: which direction should I rotate? Open Orthop J 2014; 8:130-4. [PMID: 24987487 PMCID: PMC4076617 DOI: 10.2174/1874325001408010130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2013] [Revised: 04/11/2014] [Accepted: 05/29/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Shoulder internal rotation contracture is the most common deformity affecting the shoulder in patients with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy. With progression of the deformity, the glenohumeral joint starts to subluxate and then dislocates. This is accompanied with bony changes of both the humerus and the glenoid. Two opposite direction humeral osteotomies have been proposed for this condition (internal rotation osteotomy (IRO) and external rotation osteotomy (ERO)). This fact of different direction osteotomies has not adequately been explained in the literature. Most orthopedic surgeons may not be able to fully differentiate between these two osteotomies regarding the indications, outcomes and effects on the joint. This review explains these differences in details.
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- Amr A Abdelgawad
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center at El Paso, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center at El Paso, TX, USA
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Hammond AS. In vivo baseline measurements of hip joint range of motion in suspensory and nonsuspensory anthropoids. Am J Phys Anthropol 2014; 153:417-34. [PMID: 24288178 PMCID: PMC4023689 DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.22440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2013] [Revised: 11/11/2013] [Accepted: 11/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Hominoids and atelines are known to use suspensory behaviors and are assumed to possess greater hip joint mobility than nonsuspensory monkeys, particularly for range of abduction. This assumption has greatly influenced how extant and fossil primate hip joint morphology has been interpreted, despite the fact that there are no data available on hip mobility in hominoids or Ateles. This study uses in vivo measurements to test the hypothesis that suspensory anthropoids have significantly greater ranges of hip joint mobility than nonsuspensory anthropoids. Passive hip joint mobility was measured on a large sample of anesthetized captive anthropoids (nonhuman hominids = 43, hylobatids = 6, cercopithecids = 43, Ateles = 6, and Cebus = 6). Angular and linear data were collected using goniometers and tape measures. Range of motion (ROM) data were analyzed for significant differences by locomotor group using ANOVA and phylogenetic regression. The data demonstrate that suspensory anthropoids are capable of significantly greater hip abduction and external rotation. Degree of flexion and internal rotation were not larger in the suspensory primates, indicating that suspension is not associated with a global increase in hip mobility. Future work should consider the role of external rotation in abduction ability, how the physical position of the distal limb segments are influenced by differences in ROM proximally, as well as focus on bony and soft tissue differences that enable or restrict abduction and external rotation at the anthropoid hip joint.
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- Ashley S. Hammond
- Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, University of Missouri School of Medicine, M263 Medical Sciences Building, Columbia, Missouri 65212
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794
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Sauers EL, Huxel Bliven KC, Johnson MP, Falsone S, Walters S. Hip and glenohumeral rotational range of motion in healthy professional baseball pitchers and position players. Am J Sports Med 2014; 42:430-6. [PMID: 24214927 DOI: 10.1177/0363546513508537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research suggests that limitations in the hip motion of baseball players may lead to altered motion at the glenohumeral joint to maintain throwing velocity, thereby predisposing the upper extremity to injury. PURPOSE To measure and evaluate the correlation between hip and shoulder rotational range of motion (ROM) in healthy professional baseball players. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive laboratory study. METHODS Ninety-nine professional baseball players (50 pitchers and 49 position players; mean age ± standard deviation [SD], 22 ± 2.8 years; mean height ± SD, 187 ± 5.4 cm; mean weight ± SD, 81.6 ± 7.7 kg) with no history of hip or shoulder injury were tested. Dominant and nondominant hip and glenohumeral joints were measured for the following passive ROM variables: (1) hip internal rotation (IR), (2) hip external rotation (ER), (3) total hip rotational ROM (IR + ER), (4) isolated glenohumeral IR, (5) isolated glenohumeral ER, and (6) total glenohumeral rotational ROM (IR + ER). RESULTS Statistically, hip ER and total hip rotational ROM were greater in position players than in pitchers and less in the lead leg compared with the stance leg hip with groups combined; however, differences are not clinically meaningful. Pitchers had more glenohumeral rotational ROM than did position players. For all players, glenohumeral motion had less IR and greater ER in the throwing arm than the nonthrowing arm, but total glenohumeral rotational ROM was equivalent between sides. The correlations between hip and glenohumeral ROM were little, if any, and ranged from r = -0.19 to 0.11 (P = .006-.94) for all players and r = -0.29 to 0.23 (P = .04-.97) for pitchers only. CONCLUSION These data suggest no clinically meaningful differences in hip ROM between pitchers and position players and between lead leg and stance legs of all players. There is little or no relationship between hip and glenohumeral ROM in healthy professional baseball players. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The study findings add to the growing body of evidence that suggests an absence of chronic hip ROM adaptations. It is therefore suggested that in the hip, unlike the glenohumeral joint, symmetry in ROM between player positions and dominant and nondominant sides should be expected in healthy professional baseball pitchers and position players.
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- Eric L Sauers
- Eric L. Sauers, ATC, FNATA, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University, 5850 E Still Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206.
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Itoi E, Hatakeyama Y, Itoigawa Y, Omi R, Shinozaki N, Yamamoto N, Sano H. Is protecting the healing ligament beneficial after immobilization in external rotation for an initial shoulder dislocation? Am J Sports Med 2013; 41:1126-32. [PMID: 23524151 DOI: 10.1177/0363546513480620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Immobilization in external rotation is one of the treatment options for an initial dislocation of the shoulder. However, it remains unclear how long it takes for a Bankart lesion to heal. HYPOTHESIS Protection of a healing Bankart lesion from stretching would promote the healing process and decrease the recurrence rate after an initial dislocation of the shoulder. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS This was a multicenter, prospective randomized study. Between January 2005 and August 2009, 109 patients (71 male and 38 female; mean age, 30 years) with an initial traumatic dislocation of the shoulder were enrolled. After 3 weeks of immobilization in external rotation, a shoulder motion restriction band designed to avoid stretching the anteroinferior shoulder capsule was used for 0 weeks (36 patients), 3 weeks (37 patients), or 6 weeks (36 patients). After using the band, patients were allowed to use their shoulders freely, but they were advised to avoid vigorous sport activities for at least 3 months after the injury. Any recurrent dislocation and return to sports were assessed at 2-year follow-up. RESULTS Of 109 patients, 90 were followed up for 2 years. The compliance rates were 60% to 72% among the groups (P = .54). The recurrence rate of dislocation was 28% in the 0-week group, 33% in the 3-week group, and 32% in the 6-week group (P = .88) according to the intention-to-treat analysis, and they were a respective 24%, 28%, and 27% according to the per-protocol analysis (P = .95). Based on the sport activity level, the recurrence rates for patients involved in contact sports (7/15, 47%) and those involved in noncontact sports (19/51, 37%) were significantly higher than for those not involved in sport activities (2/24, 8.3%) (P = .0076). Among the 3 groups, there were no significant differences in the recurrence rates. There was no significant difference in the rate of return to sports (P = .39). CONCLUSION No difference in the recurrence rate was seen with the use of a shoulder motion restriction band after 3 weeks of immobilization in external rotation after an initial dislocation of the shoulder.
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- Eiji Itoi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8574, Japan.
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